The photographer stands about 10 meters in front of the apricot blossom tree, with the eaves of the buildings on both sides symmetrically positioned in the composition, capturing the apricot tree and the red wall, leaving one-quarter of the frame at the top for the sky. 1. Travel Guide: ① Book tickets 7 days in advance on the Palace Museum's mini-program. Morning tickets allow entry before 12:00 PM, and afternoon tickets allow entry after 11:00 AM. ② Admission is 40 RMB per person. Hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays. 2. Photography Equipment: This photo was taken with a Fuji XT5 and a 16-50mm lens.

The Forbidden City - Imperial Garden Apricot Blossoms

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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, within the Imperial Garden of the Palace Museum

Photography Tips

The photographer stands about 10 meters in front of the apricot blossom tree, with the eaves of the buildings on both sides symmetrically positioned in the composition, capturing the apricot tree and the red wall, leaving one-quarter of the frame at the top for the sky. 1. Travel Guide: ① Book tickets 7 days in advance on the Palace Museum's mini-program. Morning tickets allow entry before 12:00 PM, and afternoon tickets allow entry after 11:00 AM. ② Admission is 40 RMB per person. Hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays. 2. Photography Equipment: This photo was taken with a Fuji XT5 and a 16-50mm lens.

Walking Guide

After passing through security and ticket check, head to the right front and enter through the Zhaode Gate on the right. Then walk straight for 670 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

After passing through security and ticket check, head to the right front and enter through the Zhaode Gate on the right. Then walk straight for 670 meters.

Turn right and go straight to the end. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right and go straight to the end.

Exit from B gate of Tiananmen Station, walk straight for 400 meters, turn left at the intersection, and walk 700 meters to reach the Meridian Gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Exit from B gate of Tiananmen Station, walk straight for 400 meters, turn left at the intersection, and walk 700 meters to reach the Meridian Gate.

The best spot for taking photos is in front of the cultural and creative store on your left. — step-by-step photo guide

The best spot for taking photos is in front of the cultural and creative store on your left.

Enter the Imperial Garden, turn left, and walk straight for 100 meters to the rockery. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter the Imperial Garden, turn left, and walk straight for 100 meters to the rockery.